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Tissue

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A group of similar specialised cells which have a specific function

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Organ

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A collection of several tissues with a specific function

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Organ system

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Several organs working together

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Organism

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Several organ systems working together

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Eukaryotic

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Contains membrane bound organelles

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Prokaryotic

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Does not contain membrane bound organelles

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Animal cell

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To synthesis proteins

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Plant cell

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To produce carbohydrates during photosynthesis

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Plasma membrane

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Regulate transport of materials in and out of the cell

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Cytoplasm

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Maintains the cell shape and stores chemicals needed for reaction

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Nucleus

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Controls cell activity and contains DNA

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Nucleolus

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Makes RNA and ribosomes

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Rough ER

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Synthesis and transport of proteins. Formation of vesicles

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Smooth ER

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Synthesis and transport of lipids and carbohydrates

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Glogi apparatus

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Modifies and packages proteins into vesicles

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Lysosomes

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Digests antigens. Breaks down waste materials and worn out cell components

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Ribosomes

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Synthesis of proteins

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Mitochondria

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Produce ATP during respiration

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Centrioles

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Form spindle fibres during cell division

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Cell wall

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Protects and supports the cell

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Chloroplasts

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Site of photosynthesis

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Vacuole

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Maintains tugor to ensure rigid framework in cells

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Tonoplasts

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Selectively permeable membrane of vacuole which allows small molecules to pass through

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Amyoplasts

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Synthesis and storage of starch granules

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Plasmodesmata

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Enables transport and communication between individual cells

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Pits

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Pores in cell wall of xylem which allows water to enter and leave

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Capsule

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Protects cell and prevents dessication

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Plasmid

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